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Tuesday 2/25: OUR NEW MORNING SHOW DEBUTS & We're Live at the NFL Scouting Combine Feb 25, 2025

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00:00 – 10:35 – We debut a new morning show as Kevin, James Boyd and Jeff Rickard are live at the NFL Scouting Combine. The guys preview the Combine and what they hope to see and hear from Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen, what should the Colts do at #14, Pacers fell to the Nuggets last night and Nikola Jokic is a unicorn

10:36 – 21:29– MORNING CHECKDOWN

21:30 – 43:48 – Kevin is giddy over the NFL Scouting Combine, what the guys want to hear from Chris Ballard today and how the Colts will actually be different this off-season, how crowded the AFC is and what the Colts need to do to not only be a player in the loaded conference but get back to winning divisions, they discuss James’ article on what he wants to see from the Colts

43:49 – 1:08:26 – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss Nikola Jokic’s night against the Pacers, what did the Pacers need to do better last night, getting back from the All-Star break and getting their legs back under them, what he did over the break, Morning Checkdown

1:08:27 – 1:20:14 – The guys weigh in on the college basketball landscape as we near March, IU thoughts and the Mike Woodson saga and the Knight red chair from Sunday’s game against Purdue

1:20:15 – 1:30:21– Pacers/Nuggets last night, college hoops thoughts, who could be the first Indiana prospect selected in the NFL Draft?

1:30:22 – 1:56:49 - ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler joins us to discuss her event at Sun King Brewery, the big storylines heading into the Combine, who she wants to see and hear from this week, why was the running back position de-valued last season and will it change going forward?, her Spiraled podcast series, Colts free agency thoughts, Morning Checkdown

1:56:40 – 2:07:47 – What we want to see and hear at the Combine, the biggest needs for the Colts in free agency and the draft

2:07:48 – 2:18:49- Stat of the Day, Combine news and notes on the first morning out there, what we want to hear from Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen, what will Lou Anarumo say when it comes to the Colts defense?

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Best of Tuesday 2/25: Our new show debuts + Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle & Kalyn Kahler join us at the NFL Combine! Feb 25, 2025

Show notes

10:36 – 32:55 – Kevin is giddy over the NFL Scouting Combine, what the guys want to hear from Chris Ballard today and how the Colts will actually be different this off-season, how crowded the AFC is and what the Colts need to do to not only be a player in the loaded conference but get back to winning divisions, they discuss James’ article on what he wants to see from the Colts

32:56 – 48:29 – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss Nikola Jokic’s night against the Pacers, what did the Pacers need to do better last night, getting back from the All-Star break and getting their legs back under them, what he did over the break

48:30 – 1:06:56 - ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler joins us to discuss her event at Sun King Brewery, the big storylines heading into the Combine, who she wants to see and hear from this week, why was the running back position de-valued last season and will it change going forward?, her Spiraled podcast series, Colts free agency thoughts

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Monday 2/24: IU upsets Purdue, Pacers beat Clippers, NFL Combine Feb 24, 2025

Show notes

00:00-16:26- KB is back, Marc co-hosts. KB and Marc discuss the NFL combine returning to the city this week, IU’s upset win over Purdue yesterday, and the Pacers’ third straight win. KB starts his discussion on what he thinks of the Colts and what disappoints him involving Anthony Richardson.

16:26-22:58- morning checkdown

22:58-41:53- KB shares his latest Colts thoughts. Also, yesterday was the 40th anniversary of the “Knight Chair Toss”. Mike Woodson’s comments on sitting on the supposed tossed chair yesterday during the Purdue game. KB shares his thoughts on the Colts finalized Coaching Staff and his displeasure with the unchanged voices around the offense and Anthony Richardson.

41:53-1:04:34- IU Radio Network and WIBC News Director John Herrick joins. Herrick discusses the Hoosiers win over Purdue yesterday, how IU changed from the first half to second, and more. Herrick also shares who he’d like to see take over for Mike Woodson after this season ends. Morning Checkdown.

1:04:34-1:18:07- GOATS of the weekend.

1:18:07-1:29:14- KB and Marc discuss the things they want to hear from Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard during the combine. Also, Matt Stafford is allowed to talk to other teams, is there fire with Indianapolis? More on IU/Purdue.

1:29:14-1:54:13- What do Colts fans have hopes for in 2025? Morning Checkdown.

1:54:13-2:03:54- Dusty May was extended by Michigan, what does this mean for Indiana’s head coaching search?

2:03:54-2:14:08- Matt Painter weighed in on the IU Head Coaching search and on Hoosier Fans.

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Best Of Monday 2/24: IU upsets Purdue, NFL Combine starts this week, GOATS of the Weekend Feb 24, 2025

Show notes

00:00-18:55- KB shares his latest Colts thoughts. Also, yesterday was the 40th anniversary of the “Knight Chair Toss”. Mike Woodson’s comments on sitting on the supposed tossed chair yesterday during the Purdue game. KB shares his thoughts on the Colts finalized Coaching Staff and his displeasure with the unchanged voices around the offense and Anthony Richardson.

18:55-29:54- IU Radio Network and WIBC News Director John Herrick joins. Herrick discusses the Hoosiers win over Purdue yesterday, how IU changed from the first half to second, and more. Herrick also shares who he’d like to see take over for Mike Woodson after this season ends.

29:54-35:55- GOATS of the weekend.

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Friday 2/21- Pacers win, USA loses to Canada, final IU/Purdue preview Feb 21, 2025

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00:00-13:35- Brendan and Marc recap last night’s sports action. They touch on the Pacers win over Memphis and the 4 Nations Face-off final where Team Canada took down Team USA. Did the NHL force the NBA to change their All-Star Format?

13:35-20:52- morning checkdown

20:52-42:22- Brendan and Marc discuss last night’s Pacers’ win. Gold and Black’s Alan Karpick joins. Karpick discusses Zach Edey’s return to Indiana last night, previews IU/Purdue on Sunday, and more. Karpick also shares how far he feels Purdue can go in the NCAA Tournament. BK and Marc talk Victor Wembenyama being out the rest of the season with a blood clot. Also, a discussion on the NFL Combine next week.

42:22-1:06:18- ISC Sports Network’s Greg Rakestraw. Rakestraw gives his thoughts on the 4 Nations Face-Off, talks High School Basketball, and helps preview IU/Purdue.

1:06:18-1:14:41- Brendan and Marc discuss the news that Brett Michaels and All-American Rejects will be the Carb Day concert this year. Does Producer Corbin know who these are?

1:14:41-1:30:13- BK and Marc discuss the Pacers win last night and the news that broke right as the game started that Ja Morant’s home was robbed.

1:30:13-1:56:04- Zack Osterman from the IndyStar joins. Osterman gives the Hoosiers perspective on IU/Purdue, who the next head coach of IU could be and more.

1:56:04-2:05:50- Marc and BK reminiscence on their first concerts, Nickelback, and more.

2:05:50-2:17:39- pop quiz

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Best of Friday 2/21- 4 Nations Face-Off, IU/Purdue Feb 21, 2025

Show notes

00:00-8:04- Gold and Black’s Alan Karpick joins. Karpick discusses Zach Edey’s return to Indiana last night, previews IU/Purdue on Sunday, and more. Karpick also shares how far he feels Purdue can go in the NCAA Tournament.

8:04-18:43- ISC Sports Network’s Greg Rakestraw. Rakestraw gives his thoughts on the 4 Nations Face-Off, talks High School Basketball, and helps preview IU/Purdue.

18:43-32:19- Zack Osterman from the IndyStar joins. Osterman gives the Hoosiers perspective on IU/Purdue, who the next head coach of IU could be and more.

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Thursday 2/20: Pacers back from All-Star Break, Colts Offseason, NFL Combine Feb 20, 2025

Show notes

00:00-14:14- Brendan King co-hosts with Marc Dykton. Marc and Brendan discuss the snow overnight and the commute into work. Marc and BK recap last night in sports, including the Lakers loss to the Hornets. What Colts’ players could save the team $35 million if released?

14:14-18:49- morning checkdown

18:49-42:29- Brendan and Marc debate who has more at stake this weekend, IU or Purdue? Then, Marc and Brendan share their thoughts on Aaron Rodgers being listed as a possible competitor for Anthony Richardson next season. Brendan also shares his thoughts on the possibility of Justin Fields being the competition.

42:29-1:04:53- Brendan and Marc continue their debate on the Colts backup QB position. Listeners chime in with their thoughts. Morning checkdown.

1:04:53-1:18:49- Fieldhouse Files’ Scott Agness joins. Agness discusses the Pacers being back in action after the All-Star Break tonight against Memphis, where the Pacers need to improve, Myles Turner’s possible return, and more.

1:18:49-1:29:04- Brendan shares an idea to improve the NBA All-Star Game from ESPN 1000.

1:29:04-1:54:48- IndyStar’s Nate Atkins joins. Atkins discusses the cap increase for the NFL, back up QB plans for the Colts, and more.

1:54:48-2:05:11- Visit Indy’s Clare Clark joins. Clark gets Marc and Brendan set for the 2025 NFL Combine next week, the future of the combine at Indianapolis, and more.

2:05:11-2:17:34- Pop Quiz

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Best of Thursday (2/20): Pacers back, Colts offseason plans, NFL Combine Feb 20, 2025

Show notes

00:00-13:31- Fieldhouse Files’ Scott Agness joins. Agness discusses the Pacers being back in action after the All-Star Break tonight against Memphis, where the Pacers need to improve, Myles Turner’s possible return, and more.

13:31-38:00- IndyStar’s Nate Atkins joins. Atkins discusses the cap increase for the NFL, backup QB plans for the Colts, and more.

38:00-44:10- Visit Indy’s Clare Clark joins. Clark gets Marc and Brendan set for the 2025 NFL Combine next week, the future of the combine at Indianapolis, and more.

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Wednesday 2/19: Purdue falls again to a ranked opponent, Colts draft thoughts, Pacers back to work & more! Feb 19, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 13:52 – Kevin is remote from Florida and the company internet went down overnight, Kevin and James Boyd discuss Purdue’s loss to Michigan State and if it seals their fate when it comes to a Big Ten Championship hopes, some Colts thoughts off of James’ recent article on The Athletic

13:53 – 20:17 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

20:18 - 43:07– James and Marc take over as Kevin deals with technical issues, James had a free agency target for the Colts, what Anthony Richardson is up to in the off-season, Daniel Jeremiah’s latest mock draft has Marc concerned the Colts should trade back, Marc and James discuss the Court of Gold Netflix series and the clip going around of Tyrese Haliburton trying to recruit Joel Embiid to the Pacers

43:08 – 1:06:27 – Kevin rejoins the guys from Florida and discusses how much his waistline has expanded during his trip, he weighs in on Daniel Jeremiah’s latest mock draft and what the Colts should do, Kevin weighs in on Joel Embiid’s comments about Indy, his thoughts on James’ article and free agent target, Kevin weighs in on contract extensions for the Colts and Micah Shrewsberry’s rant over the weekend, Morning Checkdown

1:06:28 – 1:18:15 – IndyStar’s Nathan Baird joins us to discuss Purdue’s loss to Michigan State last night and what it means going forward, Braden Smith’s game last night, Caleb Furst role going forward, has his projections for Purdue changed during this slump, more likely: Elite 8 appearance or first weekend exit, IU/Purdue this weekend

1:18:16 – 1:27:42– Marc and James discuss the farthest they’ve traveled, the Pacers returning from the All-Star break and the lineup changes including Bennedict Mathurin coming off the bench, the guys also discuss the Indiana Fever’s off-season and Stephanie White’s comments about the high expectations surrounding the team

1:27:43 – 1:54:25 – Setting the Pace’s Alex Golden joins us and discusses the NBA All-Star weekend and what changes he would make, the Pacers post-All-Star break and what improvement he wants to see the most, Thomas Bryant, the starting five, Bennedict Mathurin coming off the bench, becoming a father, Marc and James discuss the Colts and some free agent targets

1:54:26 – 2:05:49 – Purdue/IU thoughts, Colts backup running back candidates,

2:05:50 – 2:18:39 - POP QUIZ

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Tuesday 2/18: Back from the holiday weekend, Bruce Weber and Bob Kravitz join + GOATs of the Week Feb 18, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 16:37 – We’re back! Kevin is in Florida while James Boyd and Marc brave the elements in Indianapolis, the bad NBA All-Star weekend, Purdue falls to Wisconsin, what we did over our long holiday weekends

16:38 – 22:00– MORNING CHECKDOWN

22:01 – 42:37 – We give away a Butler 4-pack, the Colts plan at backup quarterback, Dane Brugler weighs in on what he thinks the Colts should do in the draft at quarterback, would we be surprised if the Colts take a quarterback in the 2nd or 3rd round this year?, the Anthony Richardson experience to this point, Brad Stevens/IU pipe dream

42:38 – 1:09:15 – Eagles Super Bowl parade from Friday, AJ Brown’s mic drop moment, any franchise tag candidates for the Colts this year?, Curt Cignetti weighs in on the IU basketball opening, Mick Cronin weighs in on IU opening, Morning Checkdown

1:09:16 – 1:18:16 – Four Nations Face-Off between USA/Canada over the weekend, Kevin tries to fix the NBA All-Star game

1:18:17 – 1:31:05 - Kevin’s go-to food and drink in Florida, NFL Combine next week, GOATs of the Week

1:31:06 – 1:53:24 – Kevin discusses the possibility of Caitlin Clark being involved with this year’s Indy 500, Longtime reporter Bob Kravitz joins us and discusses the Four Nations tournament, his hockey fight record, his thoughts on the IU opening and who should be on the short list, Purdue’s mini losing streak, what would it take for Purdue to make the Elite 8, what he thinks the Colts should do in the draft and the biggest positions of need, Morning Checkdown

1:53:25 – 2:08:01 – Big Ten Network’s Bruce Weber joins us to discuss the nice tribute video to Tom Izzo becoming the winningest Big Ten coach of all-time, his thoughts on the IU opening and Mike Woodson, who has surprised him in the Big Ten this season

2:08:02 – 2:17:24 - Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will meet the media at the Combine next Tuesday, NFL Combine thoughts, would James really have opted to stay at a stranger’s house last night if his power didn’t go back on?

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